vncnus Chapter 84 Surprise Attack
Chapter 84 Surprise Attack
Chapter 84 The Raid (4K)
"My name is Shirakumo Futa, and I'm the person in charge of this outpost."
Baiyun Fengtai looked at Minato and the other two with curiosity. Although he thought the probability of the Third Hokage going mad was greater than the probability of Minato being very strong, the document's anti-counterfeiting measures were in place, so he could only follow the rules.
"Let's go inside first, I'll show you around the outpost."
Following Baiyun Fengtai into the outpost, the outpost itself was a wooden tower.
The lower floors were the living area. After assigning rooms to the Minato Squad, Shiraun Futa led the three to the top floor.
The top floor is a circular room where a dozen or so falcons perch in their respective cages. Around it is a circular table with paper and pens on it.
"Listen carefully, the work at the outpost isn't much on a daily basis, but it's all very important."
Bai Yunfeng instructed, "First, there will be border patrols twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Although you are only responsible for intelligence transmission, you still need to understand the relevant procedures. I will take you on a patrol tomorrow morning."
"Secondly, there's the feeding of the ninja hawks and the relay of intelligence. The ninja hawks that deliver messages from the front lines will first arrive at our outpost, and then we will relay them back to the village—"
"If that's the case, why not just send the supplies back to the village from the front lines?" Nawaki asked, puzzled.
"Considering the speed of intelligence transmission, the outposts are mostly staffed with peregrine falcons. While large ninja hawks have greater endurance, they are not as fast."
Baiyun Fengtai shook his head and explained, "In addition, the cost of taming large ninja hawks is very high, and they are not suitable for raising in places like outposts. After all, it is impossible to guarantee a sufficient food supply. These little guys eat better than us."
"I see, humans are inferior to eagles—" Rope Tree nodded knowingly.
"Haha, you could say that."
Bai Yunfeng introduced them one by one: "This row is responsible for connecting with the front-line outposts, this row is responsible for connecting with the villages, and the remaining row is responsible for connecting with the western and northern outposts."
"After delivering a message, the Ninja Hawk will stay for a day to rest before leaving."
"Actually, there isn't much work. With your three-person team, one person takes care of the ninja hawks, one person relays intelligence, and one person keeps watch. You can handle it all. I will teach you the specific procedures and tasks tomorrow."
"Thank you for your guidance, senior." Minato nodded politely.
Rope Tree sighed heavily: "What the hell? Coming all this way to raise birds—"
Bai Yunfeng shook his head: "No, I was just explaining based on the size of your squad to help you familiarize yourself with the outpost's workflow. Your job isn't this."
Rope Tree pointed to the birdcage beside him, puzzled. "Isn't that it?"
"No, the intelligence here only transmits enemy movements; it's not highly classified."
Baiyun Fengtai explained, "You are responsible for transmitting classified intelligence and emergency support, as well as classified documents such as the Hokage's orders. You need to shuttle between the battlefield and the village."
"That's why I find it incredible. These kinds of missions are usually led by Jonin, and at least three Chunin are required."
"This is related to the ninjutsu I practice; I have great mobility."
Minato simply explained that he was young and there was no need for him to pretend to be weak while facing people's doubts. One sentence could save him a lot of trouble.
"I see. No wonder the Hokage sent you here."
Baiyun Fengtai immediately understood, but did not presume to ask further, as ninjutsu is a very private matter.
"You've traveled all day, so rest for the night."
"Is anyone on night duty?" Minato asked.
Bai Yunfeng laughed and said, "Of course there are, this is a border outpost."
Minato nodded, and the three returned to their room.
The room wasn't very big, but the facilities were basically complete.
"Speaking of which, is Mikoto-nee also in the same room as us?" Nawaki asked.
"We're on a mission, so we're lucky to have any place to stay, let alone separate beds."
Mikoto didn't seem to have any problems. As a Chunin, this wasn't her first mission.
She has experienced situations where the mission environment was harsh, and she didn't shower for several days in a row, becoming smelly all over. It's even more unimaginable that she would just be sleeping in the same room.
Because she had been traveling all day, Nawaki fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow.
Mikoto was also feeling a bit tired. Seeing Minato leaning against the window, showing no signs of wanting to sleep, she asked, "Minato-kun, aren't you going to sleep yet?"
"This is my first time leaving the village, and I can't sleep. You should get some sleep first. After all, it's the border. I'll keep watch for a while."
Minato shook his head. He was full of energy and could go three to five days without sleep without any effect.
In addition, he had been traveling all day and was not feeling the fatigue of being in two places at once, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.
"When I first left the village, I felt the same way. I was excited, a little uneasy, and a little lost."
Mikoto smiled and said, "If you're on night watch, remember to wake me up before you go to sleep."
Minato shook his head: "No need. The wooden clone won't actively retract, and it won't synchronize its memories and fatigue. From now on, the wooden clone will take over the night watch."
"Is that so—"
Mikoto paused for a moment, then smiled happily: "Having a teammate like Minato-kun feels very reliable. I don't need to worry about preparing food or putting in the effort to keep watch at night."
"I never imagined I was so versatile."
Minato joked, "I originally planned to go on the mission alone, but the Third Hokage didn't agree."
"I think the third generation was right."
Mikoto thought for a moment, then said seriously, "At least I hope that I can become a trusted companion for Minato-kun, instead of just holding him back. Nawaki should feel the same way."
"Even if it's used as a shield in a crucial moment, it's better than doing nothing at all."
"Wouldn't that put the cart before the horse?"
Minato chuckled, "I just want to protect the people who are important to me. Perhaps you can interpret it as the arrogance of a genius. Anyway, think what you want. I won't change my mind unless you can reach Tsunade-sensei's level."
"—So Tsunade-senpai is also within your protection zone? That's quite arrogant."
Mikoto chuckled helplessly, "But I don't think Minato-kun needs to be taken care of so—well, so comprehensively?"
"no."
Minato shook his head again: "It's better to nip the threat in the bud than to regret it later. However, I won't interfere with your growth. As long as you don't accidentally step into a trap or leave the team without permission, I'm capable of covering for you."
"I see—"
Mikoto gave a gentle smile. She didn't dislike Minato's attitude. This kind of attentive care, without interfering with her personal actions, made her feel very at ease.
"I feel like Minato-kun is the type who would feel guilty if his comrades got hurt."
"No, it's okay as long as you don't die."
Minato thought for a moment, then slowly said, "Even if they're just on their last breath, I have the ability to save them, but if they die—"
"There's nothing anyone can do about this, right?"
"Then there will be a price to pay."
"?"
Mikoto froze for two seconds, then her eyelids twitched wildly.
No, you can bring the dead back to life?
Has Konoha's medical level developed to this point?
Shocked as she was, she didn't doubt Minato's words. Based on their time together, he seemed very composed and not the type to make such boastful claims.
However, she didn't ask any further questions. Such an outrageous ability was undoubtedly a forbidden technique, and it must come at a considerable price.
"Don't worry, I will protect you."
Seeing Mikoto's shocked expression, Minato chuckled.
The moonlight outside the window seemed to drape his silhouette in a silvery glow, giving him a somewhat sacred appearance that made Mikoto's heart flutter and her eyes dazzled.
"It really is reliable."
She suddenly recalled their conversation during dinner and subconsciously asked, "Minato-kun, do you only like Kushina?"
Minato was speechless for a moment, not expecting the other party to suddenly ask this question.
Just as she was thinking about how to answer, Mikoto suddenly smiled and said, "I'm sorry, I was being presumptuous."
As she spoke, she turned around and pulled up the covers, showing no intention of continuing the conversation.
Minato's reaction had already given her the answer.
With her back to Minato, Mikoto's cheeks flushed slightly, and her heart raced.
Besides Kushina, who else might Minato like?
Although she had a little bit of inexplicable expectation in her heart, she was not narcissistic enough to think that Minato would like her, after all, the two had not known each other for long.
The most likely possibility is the friend that Nawaki mentioned, the friend that Minato and Kushina both had, whose name I remember was—Nono.
He likes two people at the same time, what a fickle guy!
While silently complaining to herself, Mikoto couldn't resist her curiosity.
If Minato likes two girls at the same time, how will he choose?
And with his strength, is he really willing to choose between the two?
Lost in her thoughts, Mikoto drifted off to sleep.
In her dream, Minato had grown up to be seventeen or eighteen years old, handsome and powerful, which made her secretly fall in love with him.
The scene shifts, revealing that the other person has Kushina on his left arm and a girl whose face is obscured on his right, enjoying the bliss of having two women on his arms.
Mikoto felt both disappointed and embarrassed, and instinctively wanted to escape. She said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I came at the wrong time."
To everyone's surprise, the Minato in the dream spoke gently: "No, you've come at just the right time!"
The next second, the scene changed, and everyone suddenly appeared in the hot spring pool.
"Mikoto, we've been waiting for you for so long~"
Kushina pulled Mikoto into Minato's arms: "Tonight is our family's hot spring night! Isn't that your favorite?"
"What?"
Mikoto was immediately terrified by Kushina's actions and panicked: "No—this is wrong! I—"
In her panic, she suddenly opened her eyes and saw that the sun was shining brightly outside the window, and the daylight was beautiful.
Ah, it's a dream—
Mikoto sat up blankly, a blush rising on her pretty face, unsure whether she felt relieved or disappointed.
A gentle voice suddenly came to my ear.
"Are you awake?"
"what!"
Mikoto was startled and instantly appeared in the corner of the room, looking nervously in the direction from which the sound came, like a cat with its fur standing on end.
Minato leaned against the headboard, holding a scroll in his hands, looking somewhat puzzled.
Are you alright?
"Uh—sorry, I had a nightmare."
Mikoto, a little embarrassed, glanced at Nawaki, who was sleeping soundly beside her: "What time is it?"
Five o'clock.
Minato rolled up the scroll: "It's still early, want to sleep a little longer?"
"No, no—"
Recalling the scene in her dream, Mikoto quickly shook her head, afraid that if she closed her eyes again, she would continue the dream.
Although Minato found it a bit strange, he didn't ask any further questions; no one can truly understand a girl's thoughts.
After breakfast, the group followed Baiyun Fengtai's team and patrolled along the border.
After confirming that the trap device was functioning correctly, they returned to the outpost via the same route.
On the way back, Rope Tree was somewhat disappointed.
A new day begins, and the young ninja still yearns to achieve great deeds.
However, the situation in the Land of Rain was tense. Although Hanzo had the courage to confront and challenge both Konoha and Sunagakure at the same time, he was not so crazy as to send people deep into enemy territory before the war even started, let alone invade from the front.
At present, the Land of Rain is a powder keg that could explode at any time. Given that the Land of Rivers is a better route of invasion, the Sand Village will not easily choose this route.
Back at the outpost, after learning how to feed the ninja hawks, the three returned to their room.
Nawaki said somewhat listlessly, "Speaking of which, the Third Hokage sent us here, but didn't give us any specific tasks. We can't just be left here to wait around, can we?"
"That's what border duty is like."
As Minato spoke, he suddenly looked up at the window and saw a ninja hawk flying toward the outpost at an extremely fast speed.
"But I think you don't need to wait around anymore."
"Urgent information!"
A series of hurried footsteps sounded upstairs, and a ninja on duty spoke urgently.
"Sunagakure ignores Hanzo's warnings and launches a large-scale surprise attack from the Land of Rain. Frontline bases urgently request reinforcements!"
"Watergate!!"
Rope Tree roared and sprang out of bed with a somersault, looking like he was about to explode with energy!
"Ready to depart."
Without saying a word, Minato got up and left the room.
You can paddle, but you can't paddle openly.
The third generation clearly intended to use his mobility to gain an intelligence advantage.
Such sudden changes on the battlefield must be reported back immediately.
Otherwise, if a breach is made at the front line, they will be the ones to suffer.
"Minato-kun".
Upon seeing the arrival of Minato and the other two, Hakuun Futa's expression turned solemn.
"Let's send the intelligence back first," Minato said seriously.
"I've already dispatched the fastest ninja hawk from the outpost—"
"Ninja Hawk is too slow."
Minato shook his head: "Wait two minutes."
As soon as he finished speaking, his figure vanished instantly, and in just two breaths, he reappeared in the village.
Upon arriving at the Hokage Building, the ANBU on duty seemed to have received orders and did not stop Minato, allowing him to rush into the Hokage's office without any hindrance.
"Third Hokage, urgent intelligence from the front lines: Sunagakure has ignored Hanzo's warnings and launched a large-scale surprise attack from the direction of the Land of Rain. Our frontline base urgently requests reinforcements."
Minato spoke at lightning speed, and the Third Hokage reacted just as quickly.
"Understood. Minato, you immediately lead your squad, together with Shirakumo Fuuta's squad, to provide support. At the same time, inform Hatake Sakumo that reinforcements will arrive soon! You must hold the front line and absolutely cannot allow the battle line to be pushed into the Land of Fire!"
As soon as Minato finished speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately took out a scroll, quickly wrote two documents, stamped and sealed them with anti-counterfeiting seals in one go, and handed them to Minato.
Minato took the document and instantly appeared beside Nawaki inside the outpost.
Bai Yunfeng looked bewildered: "What...what's going on?"
"Space-Time Ninjutsu".
Minato handed the other party a scroll: "Third Generation's orders: our two squads are to immediately proceed to the front lines to provide support. This is our instruction sheet."
Shirokumo Fuuta: "————"
You mean you just went back to Konoha in less than two minutes?